Looking Up an Octagon House

MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
edited June 1, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
Well, they're not so popular anymore, but octagon houses were somewhat popular in Victorian times. The design kept the house cool in the summer, and was really nifty to look up from the center.

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  • cj99sicj99si Registered Users Posts: 880 Major grins
    edited May 31, 2012
    Really cool, any other interior shots?
  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited May 31, 2012
    cj99si wrote: »
    Really cool, any other interior shots?

    Yes, but they don't really show off the architecture:

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    IMGP2344-L.jpg. The stove has a built in waffle maker. My son was ready to move in when he heard that.

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    The "painting" of the dog over the mantel is actually counted cross-stitch.

    The first floor is quite cool-- temperature wise, that is. Old Fowler may have been on to something! Unfortunately, the upper floors aren't accessible.
  • cj99sicj99si Registered Users Posts: 880 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2012
    Thanks!, I would like to try and find one to tour sometime with the family.
  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited June 1, 2012
    This one is at the Genesee Country Museum in Mumford, NY.
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